There was a time when most clothes dryers were installed near an outside wall requiring a very short vent line. Newer homes are built with convenience in mind, locating laundry areas upstairs, near bedrooms where most laundry is created. Often, the washer and dryer is in a hall closet, in the center of the room, requiring a longer dryer vent line.

When the dryer vent system exceeds 25 feet (with no bends) a booster fan is recommended to help the dryer run efficiently. Dryer vent cleaning by the Wizard (http://www.dryerventcleaninglakewood.com) includes booster fan cleaning to remove lint that collects on the fan and ensure proper function. Booster fan and dryer vent cleaning increases the efficiency of the dryer by reducing drying time.

Lint screen cleaning is also important to ensure proper airflow required for efficient dryer function. As lint collects in the filter, if it is not cleaned it will reduce airflow and make the dryer run longer, increasing energy costs and the risk of a dryer fire. The lint screen should be cleaned after every load of laundry. It also should be washed with a soft brush, soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by dryer sheets.

About Dryer Vent Wizard: Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.